Teach Them Grit
Life will beat them down. If they lose, it's because they weren't good enough, didn't try hard enough, didn't practice or train enough. That's reality.
Don't soften the blow. If you do, it's on you when they don't grasp the essence of competition. Life doesn't hand out freebies. That's a fact.
Participation awards only cripple them for the real world. Your duty is to prepare them. Show them, explain it.
Today, being above average has never been easier. Most people are weak and soft, the bar is lower than ever. Don't let them be weak. Teach them to work hard, train, study, learn, and practice. Show them they can be exceptional, way above average. Each one of them has that potential. It’s on you.
It’ll suck at times, it will hurt. They will fail. But in the end, they’ll learn and win.
None of us are born brave or strong. We enter this world as fragile, weak beings. They will face trials. But, we are born to fight. We have no choice.
Give them grit, it's a precious gift, and you're the one delivering it.
My absolute favourite part of a sunday, Spending time training in the garage gym with the family.
I look forward to that more than anything I do.
DAD SPOTLIGHT: MEET Garry MacDonald
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Track your shit - Cheat code
The internet is a jungle, flooded with advice on shedding body fat or gaining muscle, whether it's Instagram or elsewhere. It's crucial to be selective about what we take in, whether from social media or anyone else. Personally, I've learned through trial and error—like the time everyone was into putting butter and coconut oil in coffee, which just made me gain weight. Lesson learned.
I believe in the basics of CICO—Calories In, Calories Out. To lose body fat, you generally need to consume fewer calories than you burn. However, I've also managed to shed fat while increasing my macros and eating more calories, which might be unconventional.
Ultimately, it could be as simple as eating real food like steaks, fruits, berries, and sweet potatoes, training hard, getting quality sleep, and enjoying a sport.
In a recent interview with Dr. Layne Norton, the focus was on how people often misjudge their food intake—a discrepancy that can be as high as 50%. This rings true for many aiming to build muscle as well. From my experience with nutrition coaching, one common issue is people believing they consume more protein than they actually do, often falling short of optimal levels.
The key advice? Track your intake meticulously(for a while), weigh your food, and truly understand what you're consuming.
Here's a cheat code to get started:
Download MyFitnessPal.
Log everything you eat daily—no exceptions.
Track consistently for 5-7 days.
Be honest and don't alter your eating habits.
Calculate your daily macros and calories.
Average your results over the tracked period.
Aim to match these averaged numbers daily with wholesome, unprocessed foods. It might be challenging if you're used to processed foods, as quality foods tend to be less calorie-dense.
Weigh yourself daily under consistent conditions.
This method allows you to align your current eating habits with better food choices, gradually adjusting as needed. It's a straightforward starting point that works—trust me. Oh, and prioritize increasing your protein intake; most people underestimate their protein needs. Shoot for around 1g per pound of body weight or slightly less.
While this approach may not suit everyone, it's a solid foundation. There you have it, the secret cheat code.
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